Nittany Lions add commitment from defensive tackle Adam McLean

STATE COLLEGE -- Less than two hours before the start of the Blue-White Game James Franklin's recruiting efforts did not slow down. The Nittany Lions' 2015 recruiting class picked up a commitment from the 12th member when defensive tackle Adam McLean announced his commitment to Penn State via Twitter.

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With McLean's commitment the class is now No. 1 in the nation, according to Scout.com and Texas A&M is second.

The four-star Quince Orchard, Md. product is ranked by Rivals as the top player in Maryland and the 10th best at his position. He is a member of the ESPN 300, coming in at No. 114 and is the seventh member of the ESPN 300 to commit to Penn State. Guard Steven Gonzalez, offensive tackle Ryan Bates, wide receiver Juwan Johnson, athlete Kamonte Carter, wide receiver Brandon Polk and running back Andre Robinson are also ESPN 300 members.

McLean is expected to be on hand for the Blue-White Game, meaning he likely gave Franklin his commitment in person. Listed at 6-foot-2, 290 pounds he is the first defensive tackle in the 2015 class and bolsters a class that before his commitment Rivals had the group at No. 3 in the nation, behind Alabama and Texas A&M.